THE ALTERNATIVE

The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.
THE PICKUP CALL
If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Noah Gray over Charlie Kolar: 3.8 versus 3.7 projected FP in Half-PPR. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

FORTIFIED FANTASY ยท TRADE DEADLINE
What could Noah Gray get you? Compare the bye weeks, the replacement options, and the playoff payoff.
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THIS-WEEK PICKUP

WHY THIS PICKUP?
Noah Gray is the stronger immediate points option. Charlie Kolar is more widely available across ESPN leagues, but league-wide ownership cannot tell us who is available in yours. For a TE vacancy, compare the immediate matchup with the weeks you actually need covered. A rising roster percentage can explain interest in a player; it does not increase his projected score. If you must drop someone, check the full roster in GamePlan before making the claim.
Charlie Kolar projects for 3.7 Half-PPR points against HOU this week. His recent scoring average is 3.0 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 5%. He is rostered in 0.1% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.00 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
Noah Gray projects for 3.8 Half-PPR points against NYJ this week. His recent scoring average is 7.1 FP. He is rostered in 0.3% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.00 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
| Window | Charlie Kolar | Noah Gray |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 11.3 FP3/3 scheduled games projected | 12.0 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 38.6 FP10/10 scheduled games projected | 40.1 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 15.5 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 16.2 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Charlie Kolar | Noah Gray |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 3.7 FPvs HOU | 3.8 FPvs NYJHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 3.7 FPvs BAL | 3.9 FPvs ATLHigher projection |
| Week 11 | 3.9 FPvs NYJ | 4.3 FPvs ARIHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 3.9 FPvs NE | 4.0 FPvs BUFHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 3.5 FPvs TB | 3.8 FPvs LARHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 4.4 FPvs LVHigher projection | 4.1 FPvs CIN |
| Week 15 | 3.6 FPvs SF | 4.0 FPvs NEHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 4.5 FPvs MIAHigher projection | 3.9 FPvs SF |
| Week 17 | 3.8 FPvs KC | 3.8 FPvs LAC |
| Week 18 | 3.5 FPvs DEN | 4.5 FPvs LVHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท ยท WEEK 9





Oronde Gadsden II4.1projected FP
Noah Gray3.8projected FP
Noah Gray3.8projected FP
Kenyon Sadiq3.5projected FP
Noah Gray3.8projected FP
Brevyn Spann-Ford3.3projected FP
Noah Gray3.8projected FP
Tommy Tremble4.4projected FP
Dallas Goedert7.5projected FP
Mike Gesicki8.2projected FP
Eli Raridon5.6projected FP
Mike Gesicki8.2projected FP
Juwan Johnson5.9projected FP
Mike Gesicki8.2projected FP
T.J. Hockenson9.2projected FP
Travis Kelce9.9projected FP
Brock Bowers15.2projected FP
George Kittle14.6projected FP
George Kittle14.6projected FP
Trey McBride12.0projected FP
Trey McBride12.0projected FP
Sam LaPorta10.2projected FP
Sam LaPorta10.2projected FP
Isaiah Likely10.0projected FP